Campgrounds Near Bristol, Tennessee

Bristol, Tennessee, is located between the Appalachian Mountains and Cherokee National Forest, which allows for many recreational opportunities to its guests that include hiking, fishing and horseback riding. There are many campgrounds in the area that are set in the scenic foothill landscape and offer amenities.

Bristol Kingsport KOA Campground

Bristol Kingsport KOA campground is located 20 miles southwest of Bristol in Blountsville, Tennessee, and offers tent sites, RV sites and rental cabins. Amenities include a concrete patio, free wireless Internet and a full hookup which includes water, 30- and 50-amp electric and cable TV. Facility amenities include restrooms, an outdoor pavilion, indoor meeting space and a gas station. There are three restaurants at the campground which serve American cuisine and offer free dinner delivery to your camp site. The campground offers many planned activities and recreational activities for all ages including water sports, hiking trails and horseback riding.

Bristol Kingsport KOA Campground
425 Rocky Branch Road
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 323-7790
koa.com

Lakeview RV Park

Lakeview RV Park is an RV-only campground located across the road from Boone Lake in Bluff City, which is 11 miles south of Bristol. They have level gravel RV pads that feature full hookups that include cable TV, 30- and 50-amp electric service and wireless Internet. Facility amenities include private restrooms, a laundry room and camp store as well a pet playground. Guests have access to the lake where there is a fishing pier, boat launch and space to dock your boat. Boone Lake is home to a variety of fish that include crappie, black bass and striped bass.

Lakeview RV Park
4550 Hwy 11 E
Bluff City, TN 37618
866-800-0777
lakeviewrvpark.com

Cherokee Trails Campground

Cherokee Trails Campground is located in the Cherokee National Forest, providing a quiet setting for its campers. They offer full-hookup camp sites as well as rental cabins that are all on extra-large lots. Facility amenities include a bath house, picnic shelter and cookhouse that features a fully equipped kitchen and dining space for guests to use. Cherokee Trails is geared towards horse enthusiasts and provides stables and food for your horse. There are several riding trails accessible from the property as well as hiking trails and fishing streams nearby.

Cherokee Trails Campground
901 Morrell Creek Lane
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 391-0118
cherokeetrailscampground.com

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Article Written By Matthew Knight

Based in Southwestern Michigan, Matthew Knight has been writing outdoor and technology articles since 2008. His articles appear on various websites. He holds a bachelor's degree in computer information systems from Western Michigan University.

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